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In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 241 days older than the more expensive Core i9-7960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7960X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 32 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 1% better in Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i9-7960X - 165 vs 164 FPS
- Up to 65% cheaper than Core i9-7960X - CA$246.78 vs CA$709.99
- Consumes up to 45% less energy than Intel Core i9-7960X - 91 vs 165 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7960X doesn't have integrated graphics
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves
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1920 x 1080
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Ultra
Intel Core i9-7960X X-Series 2.8 Ghz 16-Core Lga 2066 Processor 2.8 16 BX80673I97960X
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Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor (BX80677I77700K)
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TOP 5 Games
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1920 x 1080
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Core i9-7960X
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2017
Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7960X | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
| 165 W | TDP | 91 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 28.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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